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Lat/Long: 35.91° N, 139.66° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 1,336 cities in Japan by population
Prefecture: Saitama
IANA Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: JST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Japan: JST
Local time in Saitama runs on a UTC+09:00 offset (Asia/Tokyo). Saitama does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 16 m, Saitama is practically at sea level. Saitama is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 2887 km off. Saitama ranks among the biggest cities in Japan, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Saitama sees 12h 25m between a 05:23 sunrise and a 17:49 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Saitama
Daylight Hours in Saitama
Saitama gets 12h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Saitama is at 05:23 and sunset in Saitama is at 17:49.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 43m near the December solstice to 14h 35m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep ● | 03:54 | 05:23 | 11:36 | 15:08 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 03:55 | 05:24 | 11:36 | 15:07 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 03:55 | 05:24 | 11:36 | 15:06 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 03:56 | 05:25 | 11:35 | 15:05 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 03:57 | 05:26 | 11:35 | 15:04 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 03:58 | 05:27 | 11:35 | 15:04 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 03:59 | 05:27 | 11:34 | 15:03 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Saitama
Sunrise
in Saitama
↑
5:23 AM
Sunset
in Saitama
↓
5:49 PM
Day Length
12h 25m
Dawn
in Saitama
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Saitama
6:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Saitama
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:39
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Distances & Clock Changes in Saitama
How Far Is Saitama From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 2,887 km | WSW (245deg) |
| Singapore | 5,328 km | SW (232deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,720 km | W (273deg) |
| Moscow | 7,457 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,851 km | S (170deg) |
| Dubai | 7,923 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,804 km | NE (56deg) |
| London | 9,535 km | NNW (336deg) |
Saitama's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Saitama and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.9deg S, 40.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Saitama
What time is it in Saitama right now?
The current local time in Saitama is 00:19 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Saitama follows the Asia/Tokyo time zone.
What time zone is Saitama in?
Saitama uses the Asia/Tokyo IANA time zone (UTC+09:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Saitama?
Is Saitama on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 15, 2026, Saitama is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Saitama today?
Saitama sees sunrise at 05:23 and sunset at 17:49 today, giving 12h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Saitama tonight?
Tonight the moon over Saitama is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 13.4%.
What is solar time in Saitama?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Saitama, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.